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Copyrighted, Mollov & Woods, Arlington, N. J. 



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MOLLOY & WOODS, PRINTERS, ARLfNGTON, N. J. 




-<^^-FTER a days business and the hurry and excitement of the city, we long 
'^♦'^ for the quiet and comforts of a home away from tire confining and noisy 
^ city, with its rows of brick walls. We want a home of our own, where 
one can enjoy the quietness and the natural beauties of a suburl)an 
resting-place with the conveniences and social features of the city, Avhere 
we can exercise a natural pride in the surroundings and in the further- 
ance of every improvement in the place in which we live, at the same 
time, i^reserving an independence as a representative citizen, instead of one 
in a million in the city. 

Leaving New York, either at 23rd street or Chambers street ferries, we 
arrive in Jersey City, where the handsomely furnished coaches of the Erie 
Railway, (Greenwood Lake division) await to carry us after fifteen minutes 
of travel, seven miles from New York to 






^ /Arlington, 



situated on the hills borderiiiL,'' tlie l\ast side ot" the I'assaie river, overlooking- 
the Orans^-e mountains and \alleys, Palisades of the Hudson, Newark Bay 
and New \'ork Harbor. Here we lind a viliag-e laid out fd'teen years ago, 
and now eontaining over 1200 homes of the business men of New York City 
and Newark. The prosperity and growth of the town is easily recognized by 
its handsome homes, well-kept lawns, tiagged and graded sidewalks, pa\-ed 
gutters, macadamized roadways, a complete and perfect system of sewerage^ 
water, gas, ami elaborate system of electric light and street car lines. The 
residences are of the most modern architecture, proportionately separated by 
beautiful lawns, giving to each the appearance of all the comforts one could 
Avish for in a home amid beautiful surroundings, pure air, and every conve- 
nience to be found in the large cities. 



Among- its public buildings, in particular we note the Public Schools, the 
two portrayed in this volume, costing over $50,000.00, and containing every 
modern improvement with accommodations for 1000 scholars, governed 
by a stati' of two ]irincii)als and fourteen teachers. The standard educational 
grades in use ecpials, if not surpasses those used in the City of New York. 

The spiritual welfare of its people is taken care of in the seven churches 
of various denominations in the village, and accommodation for 1000 chil- 
dren in the Sunday Schools connected with the churches. 

The social features and entertainment olfered its citizen, cannot be 
better described than by referring to the Arlington Club House. 

The Arlington Club whose delightful home is shown on the opposite 
page, have here a club house which would do credit to any jdace. It con- 
truns a theatre, bowling alleys, liilliard rooms, shooting gallery, library and 



reading- rooms, baths and other accommodations, and licrc can be spent many 
an idle hour in good company, the dues l)eing so small that all can readily 
enjoy the privileges of the place. The building was erected in 1891 and cost 
over $15,000.00. It is elegantly furnished throughout. Wednesdays are- 
known as ladies' day, the building is given over to the ladies until even- 
ing, when music is furnished and dancing enjoyed until midnight. 

Its close proximity to the large cities makes this lovely village a very 
desirable spot for residence purposes, while its location secures to it true 
views and pure and undeliled air, making it a most healthful place, the pre- 
vailing breezes coming from the West bringing the lovely mountain air, laden 
with the cooling strains from the lakes and valleys of the Passaic ri^•er valley, 
while at the foot of the streets run the rapid waters of the Passaic river, giv- 
ing a most delightful opportunity for boating, bathing and fishing, while the 



atliletic boat and canoe clubs furnish sport and amusement for young and old 
all the year round. 

The annual regattas of all the national and great rowing associations in 
and around New York are held on the Passaic river at this place, and always 
attract thousands of sight-seers, while the local clubs furnish entertainment 
at all times. 

The Iron works and large factories furnish employment for nearly one 
thousand hands. The forty-two stores of the village furnish goods and sup- 
plies from all the markets of the cities and country at prices so reasonable 
and in variety so great, that one can supply all his wants at home, while the 
system in use at all the stores of ordering and delivery of goods at your ow 
door makes it convenient to every one, no matter what portion of the village 
he may reside in. 



Four broad roads lead to Newark, a city of two hundred thousand inhab- 
itants, only one mile away and connected with us by means of street car 
lines, while macadamized roads lead in other directions to Rutherford, l^hjom- 
tield, ^lontclair, Oranye, Paterson and other places from three to eight miles 
away, thus furnishing line shady drives and walks. Passaic Avenue leading 
along the river bank mile after mile is one of the finest boulevards in the 
country. 

In order to give an idea of wliat may be ex]iected in the future let us 
judge by the past. In the last five years there has been spent in buildings 
alone more than a million of dollars ; eight miles of new streets and avenues 
have been opened, five miles of macadamized roadways have been built, flag 
walks and brick or pipe sewers have been laid in nearly every street in the 
place, seven miles of water pipe have been laid, a fire brigade, hook and 



ladder and two hose companies have been organized, the gas mains have been 
extended so that they now consist of over ten miles of pipe, the electric street 
lighting system has been extended to the outskirts of the village and street 
car lines have been built connecting us with the electric roads of the Newark 
system, bringing us into close and easy connection with Newark and all 
surrounding places, also with the railways leading to the south and 
west, while our own railroad has been entirely rebuilt, the road-bed laid with 
broken stone, which does away with dust and at the same time strengthens 
the road, new cars, engines and the automatic l)lock signalling system have 
been put into use on all portions of the road, new ferry houses and depots 
have been built, and new ferry boats have been put on so that nc^w one can 
cross the river in five minutes time, Avhich shortens the time from New York 
to Arlington to less than thirty minutes. 



All these improvements have been paid for by the people who have lived 
in the village and profited by it. Values have steadily increased with each 
improvement ; lots which formerly sold for fifty and seventy-five dollars each 
now bring three and four hundred dollars, and more, and as the place con 
tinues to grow land must increase in value. Large profits have been made on 
every investment made in lantl in the village in the last ten years, and the 
opportunities which are now offering indicate that money is to be made by all 
who will invest in land in Arlington and come help improve the place. 

If you have any interest in a growing, thriving place, where over three 
thousand people have already located and are prospering, in sight of and dis- 
tant only thirty minutes from the business center of New York city, come, see 
for yourself and be convinced, that it is better to make easy payments for 
your own home in a place like ours, than to pay rent in a crowded city. 



The land within the park limits, opposite the railway station belongs to 
the Park Association and has been absolutely dedicated to the uses of a pub- 
lic park forever. The expense of maintaining the park is born by the mem- 
bers of the Park Association and by voluntary contributions, while the park 
grounds are looked after by the lady members. 

"The Freeman" contains stores, flats and a large public hall capable of 
accommodating 1200 people. It is heated throughout with steam, and lighted 
by gas and electricity and contains every modern improvement known in 
halls of the kind ; it is occupied nearly every evening by some entertainment 
or performance, or by one of the lodges or societies. The masonic room is 
one of the finest in the state. 

Every one owns their home, making it to the interest of all to beau- 
tify and care for their own places and producing a spirit of rivalry among the 



residents to outdo their neighbor in having their places look handsome, which 
results in making a beautiful village. These residences cost from $1,500, 
to $5,000, and can be had by making a cash payment of $500, and paying 
a monthly amount equal to what is usually paid for rent, with the result 
that in a few years time (from four to seven) you find that you are the o\vner 
of yoLU" own home. 

Some people prefer to buy the land, and by joining a Building Loan As- 
sociation, of which there are three prosperous ones in the village, borrow the 
money'Tit a low rate and build their own home. This can readily be done, 
wdiile to those who belong to the Building Loan Associations in other places, 
we would suggest that you do not need to withdraw your shares, they are 
all good and you can readily get the money from the association to which 
you already belong, as all the leading associations readily make loans in our 
v>llag@r-*— - 



Further information can be had from 

Robert Allen, Arlington, N. J. 

BrOCKWAY & INIONTGOMERY, 

H. G. Sc F. E. EiLSHEMius, 

Louis W. Lindblom, 

Edward A. Strong, 

H. G. et F. E. EiLSHEMius, 265 Broadway, New york C 

W. Bro. Smith, 320 Broadway, 

M. I\T. Forrest, 5 1 Chambers Street, 

Joseph Parker, Jr., 165 Broadway, 

Gilbert L. Crowell, 2 1 South Street, 

Andrew Crawford, 546 Broadway, 

1rvin(; V. Borland, 17 Whitehall Street, 

William N. Jennings, 103 Walker Street, 

Richard ^I. Woods, 860 Broadway, 

J. Cutler Fuller, 10 Southl iSth Street, Philadelphia. 



HOLLO Y & WOODS, 

Stationers aiul J^oohbindcTS, 

PRIXTKRS, 

3 L\r 4 McCloud Bloch. 

Klni Street. 



ARTIirR J. LORD, 

Dealer in 

l^iive Cvgcvrs ciivtt Tohuccos, 

Midland JLi'eniie, 
Next to Post Office, 



GEORGK BAYLIS, 
Stone Sc 1 iiiiJ ili iig' ^I<iieri<il, 

K^'Cd I'd t ill i^-, 

And U riirrd I Coui r<i('t XYurl;. 

Sell u \'h'r Ai'e. 



JOSEPH PARKER, Jr., 
Attorney and. 

Counselor at Lait' 
2Iidland Ave. 
165 8c 167 Broadxvay, N. Y. 



G. E. TKETS, 
ARCHITKCT & DKSIGXKR 
The Evecincni, 

Alidlarid JLve. 



Plcnis Suhniitted Free 



Vl e rcHER \Va l tens, 

SA X I TA RY PL U 21 B K R , 

Klnv St., 0pp. Depot. 



Stt'am cifid Gas Fitting, 

Stoi'es and Ramies. 



L O UIS \V. LIXDJj'LOM, 
BANKER, 



Deposits Receiix^l JSxthj'ect to 
Cliechs or Drafts. 



\VM. C. BKLhiJS, 

CARRKNTKR & BUILDER 

Shop c\r Ojjice, Devon St. 



Banking Hours from 9 a. m. to 4 p. ni 



P. O. Box 278. 



ARLINGTON JU^ILDING 

AND LOAN 

ABSOCIA TION 

« . 9 

BJiai'Cs 50c. each. 



Lo((iis made at 5 2-5 per cent. 
Interest per a mniin . 

SJiares may he taheiv at any 

time, laitJioiit payment 

of hach dues. 

Office : 

Kim St., opp. R.R. Station. 



THE KEARNY 

BUILDING AND LOAN 

ASSOCIATION, 



Arling'ton, Had son Co., N.J. 



Organized No7' , lo, 1SS4. 
Incorporated Nov. 11, 1SS4. 



JSIeets 3rd Thxirsdcty of cacJi 
montJi, at 8 p. m. 



SHARES $1.00 EACH, 
Offce ^lidlaTid Aueiiiie. 



J. GKRGEN, OSCAR \^KRHILAC, 

JBread, Cake ai%d Pie IJaher „ 

" FLORIST, (^^^ 

J^CT TW "-JW^ ' — wi vj g r. - — ''• — ^^ 



ICECREAM. 
Elm St. rieor Mlilhnul Axie. SrJnn'ler Aiu^ 



J. E SJMI'SON, ' J.J. CADMUS, 

Arli liisfon Coal & l^umber Co 



MEATS A XI) POCTTRY, 



Lxtmher of all iCii^ds. 
Sash, Doors, Hliitds, etc. etc. 
Factory Passaic Ave. 
Midland Avenue, Cor. Devon Street. Office and Yard, Devon St. &^ R R. 



Game, Vegetables 

avd Emit in Sea sot) . 



WILLIAM M. FORREST 

Dialer in 

FINK FOOT WKAR, 

Fti'i'iiki n I >u ihl i u ii\ 

MiJInnI Ax>r. 



A R LIXGTO X L I VFR Y 

Horses and CaiTta g'cs 
to Hire. 



RoaTcling' Stable. 

R. IV. C RA \V F O R 1), 

Devon Street. 



JAMKS X. MATTHEWS, 

House and Sig'ii 

X PAIXTER X 



Wall Fa fer Sr Falsonti ii iiv^ 
M idla nd Ai>e. 



IJiVJXG V. DORLAXI), 
ToicHship Treasurer 

Fire and Life Insurance, 

Freeman Rxiilding. 

X. Y. Office: 17 Whitehall St. 



V[riL \V. KKYLER, 



Met 111 ifacti ( ring 

CHEMIST 

AND 
rUARMACIST 



X'l.t/J'H 



Elm Street, 
Opposite H. II. Depot. 

Long Dist. Telephone, 743 A, Newark. 



HEATH & NORRIS, 

Dry Goods, Fmicy Goods, 

Gents' 
Ex I rtiisTiirig Goods, 

Carp<^ts, Oil ClotJis, Matti7ig;s 

— «• A^ L/GS, •^' 
Door Mats Stair Crash, Carpet Lining 

Llats, Caps, etc. 



B ULTERICK'S PA T TERNS. 

EreeiiKi n I j ail d tug', 

Midla)id A ve. 



S. n. S^IITH, 

— X Groccrirs, Hai'diuarr, | — 

(^ Timvarc, (^ 

GLASSU'A RK. ]rOODEX]\'AKE 
Hdusc I'^itriiishing^ Goods, 



Garden Seeds Sc Ini flenients, 
See. , Sec. 

JSIi d land JL i> e ; i u e, 

Cor. Devon Street. 



KOTUTY 

BUILDING AND LOAN 

ASSOCIATION. 

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Shares 55c. each. 

liOaiis j)i(ide ai 5 1-5 -per cent. 
Interest, -per Ainnuti. 

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]^Ieets 2nd and hist Jlondoy 

of each moiitJi. 

Office : 

The Freeman, Midland Av. 



^lidland Avenue 



^^LINGTOK HOTEL, 

^- ^^'-Schuler^p^of. 

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Fine Wi^^es aruJ T . 

una -Uiqtiors. 

^(^stattTani 

Sl'n Street, ofposi^, Depot. 

J>'--JAMESA.EXTON. 



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Office Hours: 
9 •• 12 to 2; y to 8. 



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